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FM54 UWT

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,133 mi
Last recorded74,133 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 UWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 74,133 miles

near side and off side outer sills are blistered and weak at the rear

Pass 5 Feb 2020 72,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 72,884 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 68,677 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside outer sills are blistered and weak

Fail 4 Feb 2019 68,677 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside outer sills are blistered and weak

Pass 24 Feb 2018 63,471 miles

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are low

handbrake travel is high

Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,308 miles

front brake discs are slightly warped

offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2015 45,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear outer sill paint bubbling due to corrosion underneath

Fail 5 Sep 2015 45,303 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear outer sill paint bubbling due to corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,144 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

center/rear exhaust joint corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,344 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 26,322 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 18,674 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 18,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 15,005 miles

held up due to alarm on car immobilized for 1 hour!!!

Pass 10 Feb 2009 10,839 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 8,257 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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FM54 UWT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM54 UWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FM54 UWT is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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